In this era of downloads and internet shopping, more and more people are deprived of the joy of browsing through racks of cds, looking for bargains, surprises, or just that special recording.

Grove Music, downstairs at The Grove Bookshop, offers a wide range of classical new releases, jazz on cd and vinyl, and a back catalogue of classic recordings in folk, jazz, classical and rock music. Rediscover the joy of browsing in our cosy basement shop.

Competition Time

Mon 24th Jun 13

Now that the sun is finally shining, we're holding two great competitions with some wonderful prizes available. Children up to the age of 12 can enter our story writing competition, and the rest of the family is invited to have a go at our Where in the World? photo game.

To celebrate the launch of her new children's book, The Finding of Freddie Perkins, local author Liz Baddaley will be here on Saturday 13th July to sign copies and help launch our story competition. Entries are invited from anyone aged 12 or under, on the subject of "Lost and Found." The best entries will receive a voucher and a special book prize, courtesy of publishers Bloomsbury.

Meanwhile, as it's the holiday season, we would love to send our brilliant new jute bags on holiday with you. Anyone buying one of these smart, Grove Bookshop branded carriers is invited to take it on holiday, photograph it in action and email us a photo, which we will post on out Twitter and Facebook pages, with prizes going to the most entertaining. It doesn't matter whether you go to Florida or Filey, Blackpool or Barcelona, we want to see our bags being put to good use in a holiday setting!

The 2018 Ilkley Lit Fest is underway! So far, we've enjoyed wonderful events with John Simpson, Nadiya Hussain, Patrick Gale and many more. Grove Bookshop will be at most of the events, come over and say hello. There are lots of fantastic events still to come with tickets available for many. In the shop, we will have signed books after most of the events, but in limited stock, so come soon to avoid disappointment! Visit the Festival website for more information about the speakers. www.ilkleyliteraturefestival.org.uk